News Archive (April 17 through April 23)

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• CN reports first-quarter 2006 diluted EPS of C$0.66 (CN)
  Earnings and revenue increase 27% and 8%, respectively; operating ratio hits 66.2%.
• Union Pacific Posts Record Results (UP)
  Earnings more than double due to pricing, volume, and efficiency improvements.
• CSX Reports 56 Percent Increase in EPS from Continuing Operations (CSX)
  Earnings improve 56% on record revenues and demand.
• CN invests US$100 million in Memphis rail yard (CN)
  Investment to increase speed and efficiency of freight switching operations at major hub.
• BNSF makes case for explosives (Hungry Horse News)
  BNSF says explosives are the best way to control avalanches in Glacier National Park.
• AFLAC duck and Sierra Railroad star in new commercial (Willits News)
  Insurance giant Aflac launches new commercial filmed at California's Sierra Railroad.
• Train ticket sales hot on New England line (AP)
  Amtrak's Boston-Portland Downeaster often sold-out days in advance.
• Arizona considers commuter rail (ASU Web Devil)
  Proposals would bring service to existing UP and BNSF track in Tempe and Phoenix.
• 'Brain Train' linking Athens and Atlanta chugging along (AP)
  Business leaders, academics, and community activists support commuter rail plan.
• Wabtec Awarded Train Control Pilot by Union Pacific Railroad (Wabtec)
  Union Pacific to evaluate CBTC for safety enhancements and operational efficiencies.
• France investigates dud railway bomb (UPI)
  Railway inspection finds explosive device on high-speed Paris-Nantes route.
• Rail transit foes speak up (Miami Herald)
  Residents along Florida East Coast corridor oppose service parallel to existing CSX route.
• Music City Star launch date may be pushed back till ‘07 (City Paper)
  Liability insurance could delay launch of Nashville's first commuter rail line.
• More cities find benefits in light rail (Detroit Free Press)
  Backers say it lures investors; critics say buses are cheaper.
• Light rail tunnel in the making (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
  Dual mile-long tunnels under construction for Seattle light rail project.
• Amtrak Cascade train service back on track (Bellingham Herald)
  Passenger service resumes north of Seattle following mudslides near Everett, Washington.
• Freight Traffic Off on Nation's Railroads (AAR)
  US freight traffic declined 2.1% last week, due in part to Good Friday holiday.
• Scenic railroad's future uncertain (AP)
  Future of New Hampshire's Wilton Scenic Railroad in doubt due to death of founder.
• Train derailment scatters wheat near Elmira (Bonner County Daily Bee)
  BNSF derails 13 cars in Sandpoint, Idaho.
• Trains rolling again in Goshen (South Bend Tribune)
  Norfolk Southern resumes service after an 8-car derailment in Goshen, Indiana.
• Upgrade in works for Clark County railroad (The Oregonian)
  Washington's 33-mile shortline to receive $300,000 upgrade.
• Northstar rail costs rise (Pioneer Press)
  Minnesota commuter rail cost estimates rise.
• Kansas City Southern Announces Appointment of Jose Zozaya (KCS)
  KCS names president of Mexico operations.